|| Festivals of Kerala
Festivals of Kerala
mosaic of Kerala festivals and fairs is as diverse as the land, is an expression
of the spirit of celebration, that is an essential part of the State. Observed
with enthusiasm and gaiety, festivals are like gems, ornamenting the crown of
Kerala tradition and culture. Round the year the fests keep Kerala life vibrant
and interludes in the mundane affairs of life.
Every season turns up new festivals, each a true celebration of the bounties
of nature. The festivals exhibits an eternal harmony of spirit. Packed with
fun and excitement, festivals are occasions to clean and decorate houses,
to get together with friends and relatives and to exchange gifts.
New attire, dance, music and ritual, all add to their joyful rhythm. It is
a time for prayer, for pageantry and processions.....a time to rejoice. The
important fairs and festivals in the state are:
Onam - The National Festival of Kerala : Kerala's most important festival,
honouring King Mahabali, a mythological king of ancient Kerala, whose period
was reckoned as the golden age in the history of the state.
Thrissur Pooram : The most spectacular spectacle in the state. This
festival was introduced by Sakthan Thampuran, the Maharaja of erstwhile Kochi
Celebrated in Medom (April-May) the festival parades the fulgent faces of
Easter : Easter is the oldest Christian festival, as old as Christianity
itself. The central tenet of Christianity is not the birth of Jesus, but his
resurrection. Easter is derived from this paschal mystery and from the events
of Good Friday.
Aranmula Uthrittathi : Jalolsavams evoke the waves of enthusiasm in
the minds of Southern Keralites. its history is flirting with, paddling with
river gods. Down the years the boat race has accrued sporting value and tourism
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